NLM-D3602D: Roman Coin: Nummus, probably of the House of Constantine

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COIN

Unique ID: NLM-D3602D

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation

Copper alloy coin. Nummus, possibly of the House of Constantine; if so, probably an irregular fallen horseman issue of 355-361, Reece period 18.

Obverse description: probably bust right.

Reverse description: possibly soldier advancing left spearing fallen horseman.

Reverse inscription: possibly [FEL TEMP REPARATIO]

Diameter: 10.2mm, Weight: 0.82gms, die axis: possibly 6

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Subperiod from: Late
Period from: ROMAN
Subperiod to: Late
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Exactly AD 355
Date to: Exactly AD 361

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 0.82 g
Diameter: 10.2 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Friday 24th August 2018

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: NLM40075

Materials and construction

Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Nummus (AE 1 - AE 4)
Denomination qualifier: Probably
Ruler/issuer: House of Constantine
Primary ruler qualifier: Probably
Reece period: Period 18 [348-364]
Obverse description: probably bust right

Reverse description: possibly soldier advancing left spearing fallen horseman.
Reverse inscription: possibly [FEL TEMP REPARATIO]

Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair
Fourth Century reverse type: FEL TEMP REPARATIO
Status: Contemporary copy
Status qualifier: Probably

Coin references

No coin references available.

Spatial metadata

Region: Yorkshire and the Humber (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: North Lincolnshire (Unitary Authority)
District: North Lincolnshire (Unitary Authority)
To be known as: Owston Ferry

Spatial coordinates


Grid reference source: Centred on field
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Cultivated land

References cited

No references cited so far.

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Audit data

Recording Institution: NLM
Created: 5 years ago
Updated: 3 years ago

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